(D6)Close your eyes,
say a have no fear.
The mon ster’s gone.
He’s on the run, and get your dad dy’s here.
bet ter.
(Em7)Beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful (D6)boy.
(Em7)Beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful (D6)boy.
Be fore you (D6)go to sleep,
say a lit tle prayer.
The Ev ’ry day,
in ev ’ry way, it’s get your bet ter and bet ter.
(Em7)Beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful (D6)boy.
(Em7)Beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful (D6)boy.
Be fore you (Bm7)boy.
Out on the o cean,
sail ing a way,
I can hard ly wait
to see you come of age.
But I guess we’ll both just have to be pa tient.
’Cause it’s a (G)long
way to go,
a hard row to hoe.
Yes, it’s a (G)long way to go,
but in the mean time,
be fore you (D6)cross the street,
take my hand.
Life is what hap pens to you while you’re bus y mak ing oth er plans.
(Em7)Beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful (D6)boy.
(Em7)Dar ling, dar ling, dar ling, dar ling (D6)Sean.
Beautiful Boy by John Lennon
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
This arrangement gives your left hand a real workout with that walking bass line — keep it smooth and even at 100 BPM, almost like a gentle stroll, since rushing the bass will undercut the peaceful feel instantly.
Your right hand needs to get comfortable shifting between some close chord shapes: Bm to Bm7 is just one finger lifting, but moving from D6 into A7 or jumping to that B major chord demands quick, confident repositioning, so isolate those transitions slowly before you string whole sections together.
I'd suggest learning hands separately first, locking in the walking bass until it feels automatic, then layering the chords on top at around 70 BPM.
The trickiest stumbling point is usually where the harmony shifts between Bm7 and Em7 while the bass keeps walking — loop that two-bar passage until your hands stop competing with each other.
Pedal lightly here; too much sustain will blur the bass movement.
This is a fantastic song for building independence between hands, and once that walking bass clicks, you'll carry that skill into everything you play next.
About “Beautiful Boy”
- What key is "Beautiful Boy" in?
- "Beautiful Boy" by John Lennon is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Beautiful Boy" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Beautiful Boy" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Beautiful Boy"?
- This arrangement of "Beautiful Boy" uses 8 chords: A7, B, Bm, Bm7, D6, D7, Em7, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Beautiful Boy" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?
- Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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